Reliable and efficient four-stroke small-bore engines
Regulatory and fuel-related uncertainty can make it difficult to plan investments in propulsion and GenSets. With our small-bore engines, you are prepared for whatever lies ahead.
MAN Energy Solutions has built its position as the leading designer and developer of small-bore engines for the world’s merchant marine fleet on the basis of high reliability and efficiency.
Thanks to the low maintenance requirements, our engines provides extended lifetime, and additionally offer long time between overhauls (TBO). When needed, our service experts are there for you – every day and everywhere around the world.
MAN small-bore engine portfolio for the world’s merchant fleet
across the globe
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Full range of MAN four-stroke small-bore engines
Explore the capabilities and range of our engines.
GenSets and Diesel-electric propulsion
MAN L28/32DF GenSet
Based on the ultra-reliable and robust MAN 28/32H, the dual-fuel version is available as newbuild or retrofit and adds the ability to run on methane, with its economic and environmental advantages. High efficiency in gas and diesel mode makes it a perfect GenSet as part of a complete power package with four-stroke or two-stroke propulsion engines. Easy operation, easy maintenance and proven reliability also make it a trusted propulsion engine with long times between overhauls and low life cycle costs.
- 720 – 750 rpm
- 1,050 – 1,890 kW
- 1,000 – 1,800 kWe
MAN L23/30H Mk3 GenSet
By applying innovative technology to classic design principles, the MAN L23/30H Mk3 is engineered to meet the power needs of most commercial ship types. Straight forward integration requirements make it a perfect choice for low-cost installation, while well-known maintenance procedures and common spare parts reduce operating costs. The new model raises power output per cylinder by 15-20% and reduces fuel oil consumption.
- 720 – 900 rpm
- 500 – 1,800 kW
- 475 – 1,710 kWe
MAN L23/30DF GenSet
The MAN L23/30DF dual-fuel GenSet lets you select the most economic fuel for the operating condition. The cost optimized fuel injection system is designed for high reliability and cost-efficiency. It uses the main injection valve to inject pilot oil. This way, separate injectors, piping and pumps for main oil and pilot oil or a common rail system are not needed, saving on installation costs and maintenance. The monocoque design also eases the installation of the engine series and reduces weight.
- 720 – 900 rpm
- 625 – 1,320 kW
- 590 – 1,255 kWe
This methanol-fuelled engine is a compact and reliable power source designed to run on methanol, heavy fuel oil (HFO), and most bio-fuel oils. When powered by green methanol, it is carbon neutral. The new engine type maintains the reliability and low consumption of the proven MAN 21/31, ensuring security of power supply on large vessels and handling load steps with confidence.
- 900 – 1,000 rpm
- 1,000 – 1,980 kW
- 950 – 1,880 kWe
Propulsion engines
The robust and reliable MAN L27/38 delivers good performance over the entire load range with quick acceleration and immediate load response. Its proven reliability ensures long time between overhauls (TBO) and no unscheduled maintenance or repair work.
This engine is available as methanol-ready version.
- 750 – 900 rpm
- 2,100 – 3,690 kW
MAN L21/31 propulsion
The MAN L21/31 engine combines intelligent use of fuel in marine applications with flexible propulsion systems. It is the ideal power source, for example, for small to medium-sized tankers, cargo ships and ferries.
The proven engine is characterized by its reliability and low consumption.
This engine is available as methanol-ready version.
- 1,000 rpm
- 1,290 – 1,935 kW
Plan your vessel with confidence
Get in touch with our four-stroke small-bore experts for in-depth advice on all your propulsion and GenSet questions. Start your change process now and reach out to us today.
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Methanol Orders Advance Multi-Fuel Future
MAN Energy Solutions reports that it has received multiple orders for MAN B&W G95ME-LGIM Mk 10.5 methanol engines to power a series of Very Large Container Vessels (VLCVs). The order brings the cumulative number of G95ME-C10.5-LGIM methanol engine orders to 95 at various yards in South Korea, China and Japan since the engine’s market introduction in 2021, of which five have already entered operation aboard VLCVs.
The new engines will share the same basic engine design concept as those 50-bore LGIM engines that have already been delivered, of which more than 25 are already in service. Bjarne Foldager – Country Manager, Denmark – MAN Energy Solutions, said: “The marine industry is heading for a multi-fuel future where several pathways need to be available in order to achieve sufficient greenhouse-gas reduction at scale. Along with methane and ammonia, methanol is one of the low- and zero-carbon fuels that will underpin shipping’s quest for decarbonisation. We ultimately expect methanol to figure prominently as a future fuel across all vessel segments.”
Peter Quaade, Head of Dual-Fuel Engine Group, Two-Stroke Engine Support, MAN Energy Solutions said: “Interest in methanol is taking off for newbuildings and retrofits. Our dual-fuel methanol concept is proven and, to date, has accumulated over half a million hours running on methanol alone. Simultaneously, the interest in methanol retrofits is also growing. Indeed, the world’s first methanol engine retrofit – a G95ME-LGIM type – is currently undergoing sea-trials in China, which we anticipate will increase interest in this approach to decarbonisation.”
About the MAN B&W ME-LGIM engine
MAN Energy Solutions developed the ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) dual-fuel engine for operation on methanol as well as conventional fuel. The engine is based on the company’s proven ME-series, with its approximately 8,500 engines in service, and works according to the Diesel principle. When operating on green methanol, the engine offers carbon-neutral propulsion for large merchant-marine vessels. Currently more than 210 ME-LGIM engines are on order or in service.
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